Gate Design Through The Eras

With such a broad range of architecture and heritage in the UK, when buying gates many homeowners decide to have them in keeping with period of their home. With a range of standard gates as well as bespoke gates on offer at The UK Electric Gate Company, we aim to cater to all needs and styles.

Three of the most popular eras in the architecture of homes in Britain are Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian. These are classic periods with strong design themes, so it is easy to create gates in keeping with the typical styles of these periods.

Georgian

1714-1830

During the Georgian era, architecture was focused on symmetry and proportion. This applies to both buildings and addition features such as gates, which primarily were made of metal and reserved for people with higher social standing who could afford such lavish things.

The Devon Pair

The Whitchurch

The Shropshire

Victorian

1837–1901

The Victorian era saw both wood and cast iron gates, with wrought iron gates gaining popularity during the Arts and Crafts movement. During the Victorian era, metal gates became more ornate and decorative, with intricate designs being a sign of wealth and craftsmanship. The classic arrowhead design can be seen in a few of our UK Electric Gate Company designs.

The Oxford

The Stretton Pair

Edwardian

1901–1914

Edwardian architecture is generally less ornate than popular Victorian architecture, apart from a style known as Edwardian Baroque architecture which was used for large building. Many buildings of the time are a combination of Victorian and Edwardian style, although patterns were less decorative. The same can be said for the style of gates of the time. Metal gates were still in fashion, with wooden gates gaining popularity in the late 1900s. The metalwork is still to a high standard, but flourishes are less ornate, and patterns more simplistic.

The Ascot

At The UK Electric Gate Company, we can cater to all styles and design periods. Although our standard range of gates includes more classic designs, our bespoke service means we design and create gates within the art nouveau, art deco and other design periods. We have a range of gates including a range of metal and wooden gates that can be automated. For more information on both our standard and bespoke gates, call 01743 455 892 or e-mail sales@theukelectricgatecompany.com.